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Pros & Cons of Alternative Certification
Being a school teacher is one way for you to have the same schedule as your children, and it allows you the chance to have a positive influence on a variety of kids. If you have a bachelor’s degree, you can get a teaching license through alternative certification in most states. Before you start the process, you may want to consider the pros and cons of obtaining your teaching license this way.
Megan’s Law? It’s Only Half the Battle
Spend some time in any PTA meeting, Mommy & Me group, or even a playdate with friends and it isn?t long before the conversation turns into a worried discussion about Megan?s Law and the sex offender information that parents can now readily access with just a few clicks of their computer mouse. Parents everywhere are feverishly checking these websites, sometimes weekly or even daily, to see if a registered sex offender resides nearby. Unfortunately, there are a few flaws in this perceived ?safety net? that well-intentioned parents should know. Don?t get me wrong, I am a HUGE proponent of Megan?s Law and the information it provides. I strongly believe that once a sex offender has been released back into the community, the public has the absolute right to know their whereabouts. But? focusing solely on this component of child safety can do a serious disservice to our kids, IF we stop there.
How to Obtain a Passport for an Infant
When you plan to travel with an infant, there are a million considerations, from getting vaccinations to packing enough diapers. One key consideration is obtaining a passport. Recent changes in passport regulations require that every traveler have a passport when crossing most international borders. In other words, an infant cannot be added to your passport.